It'll be a one hour word salad. Drink plenty of water to avoid a headache.

I don’t know how they can accommodate OPO people.

Walgreens plans to exit its space at Chicago’s Old Post Office, though its headquarters remains in Deerfield, the company confirmed Monday — news that comes shortly after the sale of Walgreens to a private equity firm. Walgreens will leave the... — read more 

Who is interested?

Especially about the remotes. Who in their right mind would relocate for a job, only to risk losing it a few months later anyway?

We can't fit everyone at the Deerfield office but that's the point: Layoffs are inevitable and they want people to quit. Stick it out for your severance and WARN act pay.

They don’t care about us at the Support Office. Everything is so Field-focused now and if they want that, then they can run the show at Corporate themselves. I’d love to see what happens if everyone just mass quits, ha!

Walgreens was just purchased by Sycamore. I just read a news article that says Target is also being looked at by private equity firms as well! Are all retail stores pretty much doomed at this point. Wow. Factors influencing the buyout... — read more 

Even jobs with significantly lower pay seem out of reach. WTF is going on?

Things I’ve heard and seen posted on their sites. I’ve definitely heard about the remote workers being laid off if they don’t relocate, and the multiple support center layoffs. I’ve also heard about 2-3 days back to the office, not 5, but I guess... — read more 

Walgreens did a pilot store in which there were not ad tags. Instead, you received 20% off everything in the store if you paid like $5 a month for "Walgreens Plus." It was basically the in-store version of a subscription. It was never rolled out... — read more 

Anyone have any reliable info about layoffs next week? Lots of rumors but no facts. Departments? Any truth to it?

Heard that there will be a townhall for remote employees... Dropping the hammer to relocate!

More than 70% of the Sycamore deal is financed through debt, meaning that the private equity firm doesn’t have “much skin in the game,” according to Parr. The risks of bankruptcy are especially troubling, according to the Private Equity Stakeholder... — read more 

I can’t handle this place anymore. Being so anxious I need meds just to make it through a shift shouldn’t be normal, but somehow it is here.

That is why Walgreen's has failed the past few years bigtime. The never hired any true leaders.

Sycamore Partners has replaced Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth with Mike Motz, who was previously the CEO of office retail store Staples, another Sycamore company. “Under that CEO’s watch, Staples shuttered a third of its stores,” he said. “It cut tens... — read more 

“While Party City previously pulled itself out of bankruptcy the first time around, its continued failure was likely inevitable. A downswing in demand for party products has continued to put pressure on the business. \ SO WHAT does the new private... — read more 

It's been two weeks since the acquisition, and while things have been running smoothly, no major announcements have been made to employees. I sense a calm before the storm and am preparing for what's to come.

Welp seems like we're in for a reorg soon. Heard from multiple people the roles they were hiring for got frozen.

For anyone thinking the change to Sycamore is going to lead us to better things anytime you need to be ready. They’re preparing to walk the new CEO through the budget for this year but aren’t letting anyone with actual insights into the room. He’s... — read more 

I’ve been with Walgreens for a long time and through the worst times. I somehow survived all the cuts, reorganizations, and upheavals. But right now, I’m on higher alert than ever and have started preparing for a possible exit. I’m not in the most... — read more 

Hi All- I’m sorry you are going through this. I worked for Walgreens for a long time and then was laid off when my family was going through unimaginable loss and grief. I promise you there are better opportunities and companies out there. Please... — read more 

I’ve been anxious about the future of this company ever since it clearly started its downward spiral. On the surface, this deal may look like a resolution, but to me it feels more like a continuation of the agony. More uncertainty, more stress, more... — read more 

Can anyone confirm who it might be?

Can someone PLEASE confirm if Tracey was let go? I'm trying to find just one piece of good news related to Walgreens these days.

Let’s be honest, how much worse can it get than it already is? I don’t know about you, but for me, it can’t. Things can only improve from here. I’m willing to give this a chance before deciding the world is ending or whatever else.

Not everyone is excited about the deal. The Private Equity Stakeholder Project, which bills itself as a watchdog organization rooting out the impacts of private investment, said in March it was “very wary” of the deal, noting several of Sycamore’s... — read more 

What a sellout, how sad.

The recent CEO and Board are a bunch of cowards plain and simple. Total lip service and many even bought that lip service. Look what has happened. Beyond a sad day for many people. They say the only constant things in life is change and paying... — read more 

You think you’re working with a skeleton crew right now? Think again. They will cut everything beyond the bare bones and still try to cut more. There will be closures, position eliminations, layoffs, and everything you can imagine to minimize... — read more 

Low Point: Being told to stress how amazing Walgreens Cash is and to turn ourselves into a marketing mouthpiece if/when asked by family&friends how the latest shift in Walgreens is panning out for us all. Ew. Concept of an executive chairman also... — read more 

Not just a new CEO, but Sycamore also named a new EXECUTIVE chairman John L. For those unaware an executive chairman has more power and authority than a regular chairman of the board. Executive chairman has a lot more say over day to day operations... — read more 

Can’t say I’m sad to see some of the leadership finally gone. They steered Walgreens into the ground. But with the shift to private ownership, I’m more worried than relieved. Private equity doesn’t usually mean stability, and I can’t shake the... — read more 

All these executives are getting golden parachutes but they gone

DONT DO IT. They dont want to pay out severance and are going to do things to break morale to get "voluntary attrition". Dont give them the satisfaction. Start building your network now to prepare for when the inevitable comes, and have a game plan... — read more 

Tracey Brown has been let go. The Sycamore chainsaw begins.

GOOD...you made a ton of money for what you did being a puppet, and some for a lot of years. What value at all do you or did you bring. Just helped a pretty darn good company at one time go to vultures that in no time will totally destroy it. ... — read more 

Good luck boys, TW

Tracey what happened to the flywheel?